The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Support

NIST is conducting market research to gauge interest and gather cost/price information for a future contract that will review and score commercialization plans submitted with NIST SBIR proposals. Respondents must provide estimated labor rates, hours, total cost per proposal, qualifications, conflict‑of‑interest handling, and NDA capability, without disclosing proprietary data. The effort will involve advisory scoring and written comments delivered via an online peer‑review system; no contract award is guaranteed at this stage. • Provide hourly labor rates, estimated hours per plan, and total cost per proposal. • Describe personnel qualifications, conflict‑of‑interest policies, and ability to handle confidential information. • Indicate small‑business status and suggest any alternative NAICS codes if appropriate.